In a stunning declaration at today’s ACC Media Kickoff, a rival head coach has unequivocally crowned Clemson as the undisputed "STANDARD" of Atlantic Coast Conference football and boldly picked them as the No.

Fretwell is yet another flip for an Alabama class full of flips, joining players such as quarterback Jett Thomalla (Iowa State), running back Javari Barnett (Illinois), safety Rihyael Kelley (Rutgers) and Xavier Griffin (USC). Fretwell gives Alabama its first true tackle in the 2026 recruiting class.

Florida State and Clemson University recently settled their dueling lawsuits with the ACC ahead of the 2025 football season.

Here are five questions for Clemson football, Dabo Swinney, Cade Klubnik and Tiger players to answer at 2025 ACC Football Kickoff on July 24.

Everywhere Bill Belichick went on Thursday, a cascade of cameras and iPhones followed, eventually leading into a jam-packed ballroom for his first big ACC Kickoff press conference.

NC Central’s Trei Oliver said a Virginia Tech staff member tried to recruit a star running back before a game last season.

The ACC communications staff received more credential applications this year than ever before. Belichick is almost certainly the reason for that. On campus, UNC also announced the earliest sellout for season and single-game tickets in school history this week despite raising prices 25%.

The Atlantic Coast Conference has three former NFL head coaches leading its football programs this fall for the most of any league.